Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Birchwood Lakes is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 1,255. Residents earn $52,164 per year, which is 31% below the national average.
Based on current data, Birchwood Lakes receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes, long commute times. Birchwood Lakes offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Birchwood Lakes is $52,164, 31% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.3% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 13.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 49 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Birchwood Lakes is $171,900, 39% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,401 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
22.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Birchwood Lakes experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.7 inches, including 38.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 97.5% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.5% |
| 81% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $52,164 |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $34,163 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,129 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $97,341 |
| Unemployment | 7.3% |
| 103% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.5% |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,624 |
| County GDP | $6,729M |
| Restaurants | 285 |
| Healthcare | 375 |
| Retail | 406 |
| Manufacturing | 97 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $10,140 |
| 190% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.90% |
| Commute Time | 49.2 min |
| Work from Home | 3.9% |
| Census Median | $171,900 |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Median List Price | $200,000 |
| Median List Price | $200,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $220 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 94.8% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 2 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,401 |
| 20% above US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 89.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $10,140 |
| 190% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.90% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.2% |
| Premature Death | 6,516/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 93.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 375 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 14 |
| Annual Average | 49.2°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 48.7 inches |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 38.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,061 ft (323 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,004/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.2509°N, 74.9107°W |
| County FIPS | 34037 |
Winner: Republican by 24.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 22.9% |
| 32% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,004/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 375 |
| Restaurants | 285 |
| Retail Stores | 406 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 14 |
| Avg Commute | 49.2 min |
| Work from Home | 3.9% |